Outback NSW National Parks

Gundabooka NP

Located about 30 mins south of Bourke, Gundabooka National park is a special place for the Ngemba and Barkinji people of the area and a visit to the Mulgowan (Yapa) Art Site it is easy to see why it is such a sacred place. The trees and water near the site add to its appeal to visitors.

In addition to being vital for stone, water, food and medicine, this area holds major significance in terms of indigenous ceremony and creation, reflected in the magnificent examples of Aboriginal rock art found in the park.

The Darling River forms its northern boundary, the park features open plains and a beautiful creek-fed gorge. Access to the horseshoe shaped Mt Gundabooka is via 3 access points and are ideal for walks and picnics.

Kinchega NP

Located in the central Darling about 1 hour south east of Broken Hill near the Darling River town Menindee, Kinchega National Park provides wonder access to the Darling River for river camping and fishing. Rich in indigenous and pastoral history, Kinchega is bounded by the Darling River upstream from Menindee Lakes.

Located in the central Darling about 1 hour south east of Broken Hill near the Darling River town Menindee, Kinchega National Park provides wonder access to the Darling River for river camping and fishing. Rich in indigenous and pastoral history, Kinchega is bounded by the Darling River upstream from Menindee Lakes.

Mungo NP

In theory it is nothing more than the remnants of an ancient lake (completely dry and with ancient sand dunes running 20+ km along one side) in the middle of the New South Wales outback. In reality it is one of the most significant anthropological and archaeological sites in the world.

The much photographed 'Walls of China' is something all visitors should experience; as is the story they reveal.

This is a remarkable place, its international significance recognised with World Heritage listing. It’s where you’ll find the Walls of China, an icon not only for the sheer beauty of dramatic formations but also for the amazing spiritual significance of the area. Mungo has evidence of continual human habitation over 40,000 years.

Lake Mungo is one of 17 dry lakes which constitute the Willandra Lakes World Heritage Area. The awesome Walls of China emerged over eons, as winds blowing across the dry bed of the lake collected sediment and deposited it on the western shore.

This forms an elevated bank that extends almost 20 km along the side of the lake. The layers of sedimentary sands and clays have been eroded by wind and rain to form a spectacular lunette, offering stunning photo opportunities in the changing light.

Mutawintji NP

With the historically significant and culturally emotive historic suite (guided access only) this park is large and well worth the drive north from Broken Hill. Majestic landscapes and excellent interpretive features, this is most certainly a 'must-see' National Park.

The main feature of the park is the mulga covered Byngnano with river gums lining pools and creek beds.

For enthusiastic walkers, the Byngnano Range Walk follows a breathtaking scenic route. Other walks include the spectacular Mutawintji Gorge Walk to the park’s permanent water supply, and along the Old Coach Road Drive that leads to a great picnic spot.

Paroo-Darling NP

One of the newer National Parks of Outback NSW, Paroo-Darling is a vast area covering the Paroo River and central Darling region near Wilcannia. Split into two, the northern section of located east of White Cliffs about 100km north of Wilcannia.

Explore the Paroo-Darling National Park, an ancient world of red sand hills on the Darling River floodplain. The only unregulated section of the Murray Darling Basin, the Paroo River sustains a diverse ecosystem. Peery Lake, which cycles through flood and prolonged dry, is currently full – creating a spectacular inland playground for thousands of water birds.

One of our newer parks, The Paroo-Darling National Park is split into two regions covering the Paroo River and Perry Lake in the north and Wilga Station on the Darling River in the south near Wilcannia. Wilga Station provides great camping, along the Darling River.

Sturt NP

Remote and majestic landscapes greet the visitor and provides three great road tours though the park to encounter pastoral history and natural history. It is remote, but sometimes the best things are.

The massive arid landscape of Sturt National Park has unique beauty; it's a place of peace and solitude, the most outback of our outback parks. Adventurous travellers are often drawn to iconic destinations, and Cameron Corner, bordering three States, is such a place.

The park spans the dunes of the Strzelecki Desert across the ancient Mesas of the Grey Range and Mt King (The Jump-Ups) and to the Gibber plains, gorges and hills of Mount Wood. The Dingo Fence – at more than 5,000 km the worlds longest – forms the north and western boundary of the park.